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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 258.90 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 258.90 and 110.04 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 258.90 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/258.90 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 258.90 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 28,489.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,489.36/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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